Product Development Specialist

Job Description:

Product Development Specialist

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

The 3M Electrical Markets Division (EMD) commercializes products that enable changes in the way the world generates, moves, and uses electricity. Our products help to make electrical systems more reliable, efficient, and safe. The products range from erosion-resistant tapes applied to the leading edge of wind turbine blades; to transparent and moisture impermeable films for flexible solar modules; to cable splices for the electrical grid; to materials that help make the battery packs of electric vehicles safer; to materials that help make electric vehicle motors more efficient. Ultimately, we empower our customers to deliver and use efficient, reliable, and sustainable energy.

We are seeking a creative, diligent, and rigorous product development specialist to help commercialize new products to meet customers’ needs. The position will support our Core Laminating Adhesives for Electric Motors product/technology platform. It requires broad technical knowledge as well as the ability to work with people from various functions and geographies. The ideal candidate is a passionate person who strives to bring new products to market, enjoys working with various technologies, takes pride in leading and completing projects with creativity and rigor, and is motivated by building relevant new business platforms.

As a Product Development Specialist, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Leading critical commercialization efforts for new and modified products serving the electric vehicle market
• Transitioning product concepts from the laboratory to large-scale manufacturing
• Working directly with customers to understand needs and potential 3M solutions

Your Skills and Expertise 

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Masters degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) in a physical science or engineering discipline from an accredited institution
• Three (3) years of experience in product (or technology) development in a private, public, government, or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Doctoral degree (completed and verified prior to start) in chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer science, polymer engineering, or material science in from an accredited institution
• Experience with electric motors, particularly those used in electric vehicle powertrains. This includes knowledge and experience in the following: motor design, materials, technology trends, performance, testing, manufacturing processes, and performance simulation tools.
• Experience with structural adhesives, particularly anaerobic acrylates
• Experience with adhesive manufacturing processes
• Experience with 3M manufacturing operations
• Experience with developing material standards and specifications
• Familiar with the new product commercialization stage-gate processes
• Ability to work with minimal supervision (self-motivated) and in teams
• Ability to conform to shifting demands, timelines, and priorities
• Willingness to travel (within the US mainly)

Work location:

• Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international

Relocation: May be authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $141,150 - $172,517, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 11/10/2025 To 12/10/2025 Or until filled

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